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title: Iran visa for citizens of Botswana
description: "Citizens of Botswana can get a visa on arrival in Iran. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $50. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Iran visa for citizens of Botswana

Citizens of Botswana can get a visa on arrival in Iran.

*Not yet cross-checked · last checked 2026-06-26. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** $50
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Iranian airport or land border** — Proceed to the visa-on-arrival counter before passport control
2. **Complete visa application form** — Fill out the form provided at the counter (usually available in English and Farsi)
3. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Hand over your passport, photos, and other required documents and pay the visa fee in USD or EUR
4. **Receive visa sticker and proceed to immigration** — Once processed, the visa sticker is placed in your passport and you can clear passport control

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Identity): Valid for at least 6 months from date of entry
- **Completed Visa Application Form** (Supporting): Provided on arrival at the visa counter
- **Passport-size Photographs** (Identity): Two recent colour photos with white background
- **Return or Onward Ticket** (Travel): Proof of confirmed departure from Iran
- **Proof of Accommodation** (Travel): Hotel booking or sponsor invitation
- **Travel Itinerary** (Travel, optional): May be requested by the officer
- **Travel Insurance** (Financial, optional): Not mandatory but recommended
- **Proof of Sufficient Funds** (Financial): Bank statement or cash equivalent
- **Valid Botswana National Identity Card** (Identity, optional): Sometimes accepted in lieu of passport for land borders
- **Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate** (Supporting, optional): Only if traveling from an endemic country

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Approximately $50 per day of stay
- Bank statement
- Cash
- Traveler's cheques

Border officer may ask to see proof of sufficient funds for the duration of your stay

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is only available at certain airports (e.g., Tehran IKA, Shiraz, Mashhad, Esfahan, Tabriz, Qeshm, Kish, Bushehr, Bandar Abbas) and some land borders
- Citizens of some nationalities (including Botswana) may need a pre-approved visa even for visa on arrival; verify with the nearest Iranian embassy before travel
- Visa on arrival may be refused if the traveler does not have an onward/return ticket or confirmed accommodation
- Holders of Israeli passport or stamps will be denied entry

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Iran
- **No return or onward ticket** — Have a confirmed ticket leaving Iran
- **Previous travel to Israel or Israeli stamp in passport** — Do not have any evidence of travel to Israel
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry enough cash (USD or EUR) or a bank statement showing sufficient balance
- **Not having a hotel booking or sponsor invitation** — Arrange accommodation prior to travel and keep a copy of the booking confirmation

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Iran?

Citizens of Botswana can get a visa on arrival in Iran. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days).

### How long can citizens of Botswana stay in Iran?

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Iran visa cost for citizens of Botswana?

Government fee: $50.

### What documents do citizens of Botswana need for Iran?

Passport; Completed Visa Application Form; Passport-size Photographs; Return or Onward Ticket; Proof of Accommodation; Proof of Sufficient Funds; and 4 more depending on your situation.

### How long must my passport be valid for Iran?

At least 6 months.

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